The New York Times bestselling autobiography of one of auto racing's greatest drivers -- a pedal-to-the-metal look at the life of a NASCAR champion. Jeff Gordon is the hottest thing on the racetrack today! With his skill, determination, and heartfelt love of competitive driving, he has made the Winner's Circle his second home and has helped transform NASCAR racing into the mostwatched entertainment in America.Here, Jeff Gordon tells the story of his life behind the wheel -- from his unlikely beginnings on the California junior circuit to his meteoric rise to fame. Noting all the roadblocks he faced along the way, Gordon also gives readers an up-close, highspeed look at what it's really like to climb into the cockpit of a stock car every weekend and offers glimpses into the lives and work of his extraordinary crew.This is Jeff Gordon in front of the pack -- an inspirational, thrilling, and true story of courage and character from one of auto racing's greatest heroes.